Acknowledgments

This recovery plan is the culmination of the dedication and work of many people over an extended period of time. Special thanks are due to Ian Gynther and Stephanie Horton for preparing and editing the initial drafts and to John Martindale for his efforts in reshaping these early versions into the New South Wales draft recovery plan upon which the present document is largely based. The following people are also to be thanked for their valuable contributions: David Charley, Sonia Goldie, Wayne Longmore, Bob Moffat, Peter O'Reilly, Liz Romer, Des Spittall, David Stewart and Maria VanderGragt.

This project has only been possible as a result of funding provided by the Commonwealth Government through its Endangered Species Program, administered by the Threatened Species and Communities Section, Biodiversity Group, Environment Australia.